How China’s rare-earth curbs complicate West’s diversification push

How China's rare-earth curbs complicate West's diversification push How China's rare-earth curbs complicate West's diversification push

SYDNEY — Noveon Magnetics in Texas has been fielding daily calls since early April.

As China clamps down on exports of seven key rare-earth elements and the high-performance magnets they are used to make, would-be buyers are urgently seeking alternatives.